Zoho's ManageEngine Launches Patch Management Cloud Services -

ManageEngine, the IT operations and service management software provider, has launched Patch Manager Plus on Cloud, an automated patch management solution for Windows and 850 third-party applications.

Patch Manager Plus on Cloud enables IT administrators to automate the patch management process without any on-premises infrastructure investment.

Patch Manager Plus on Cloud secures devices from multiple vulnerabilities and cyberattacks at less than a dollar per computer per month, ManageEngine indicated.

Key features of Patch Manager Plus on Cloud include:

Automatic detection, download and deployment of missing patches.
Granular controls for the patch deployment process.
Ongoing network scanning.
Periodic notifications and out-of-box reports, including patch enforcement and patch compliance reports.

Ultimately, Patch Manager Plus on Cloud reduces the time and effort needed to deploy patches across an organization, ManageEngine said. It allows IT teams to remotely patch an organization's servers, desktops, laptops and virtual machines (VMs), ManageEngine noted, and identify missing patches and automate patching for Windows and third-party applications.

Patch Manager Plus on Cloud is now available, and pricing starts at $34.50 per month for 50 computers ($0.69 per computer). In addition, a 30-day trial of Patch Manager Plus on Cloud is available, and a free version is available for startups and small businesses to manage up to 25 computers or servers.

What Is Patch Manager Plus?

Patch Manager Plus is a patch management solution that managed service providers (MSPs) can use to deploy Windows, Mac, Linux and third-party patches across customer devices.

With Patch Manager Plus, MSPs can:

Scan endpoints to identify missing patches.
Test patches before deployment to detect and address security risks.
Automate patch deployment.
Create patch management reports.

Patch Manager Plus can be launched across desktops, laptops, servers, mobile devices and VMs. It also can be controlled from a single interface and offers access to a repository of patches for Java, WinRAR and other common applications.

ManageEngine: Here's What You Need to Know

ManageEngine is a Zoho company that provides over 90 IT management tools. The company's products help MSPs manage customers' IT operations, including applications, networks and servers.

More than 180,000 companies currently leverage ManageEngine products. Also, over 3 million IT administrators use ManageEngine products to control their IT operations.